Translation and Meaning of: 歯科 - shika
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 歯科 (shika) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: shika
Kana: しか
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: dentistry
Meaning in English: dentistry
Definition: Dentistry: Field of medicine that examines and treats teeth and oral health.
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (歯科) shika
歯科 is a Japanese word meaning "dentistry" or "dentistry". It is composed of the characters 歯 (ha), meaning "tooth", and 科 (ka), meaning "field" or "discipline". The etymology of the word dates back to the Meiji period (1868-1912), when Western medicine was introduced to Japan and dentistry became a separate medical discipline. Since then, 歯科 has been widely used to refer to all aspects of dentistry, including caries treatment, tooth extractions, orthodontics, and oral surgery.How to Write in Japanese - (歯科) shika
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Synonyms and Similar - (歯科) shika
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
歯科医院; 歯医者; 歯科診療所; 歯科クリニック; 歯科治療院; 歯科医療施設
Words containing: 歯科
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Words with the same pronunciation: しか shika
Example Sentences - (歯科) shika
Below are some example sentences:
歯科医は歯の健康を守るために大切な存在です。
Shikai wa ha no kenkō o mamoru tame ni taisetsu na sonzai desu
Dentists are important to protect dental health.
Dentists are important to protect dental health.
- 歯科医 - dentist
- は - topic particle
- 歯の健康 - dental health
- を - direct object particle
- 守る - protect
- ために - for
- 大切な - important
- 存在 - existence
- です - verb to be
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Other words of the same type: noun
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "dentistry" é "(歯科) shika". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.